Travel with Blakes, travel with friends! - Blakes Coaches
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SWITZERLAND…<br />
including the Golden Pass Panoramic train<br />
8 DAY TOUR<br />
Departure: Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th June<br />
Join us for a tour to one of the most beautiful areas anywhere in Europe and which<br />
includes a trip on the Golden Pass Panoramic train, one of the most picturesque<br />
journeys in Switzerland.<br />
This beautiful, traditional. locally rated 4★ hotel is full of charm, in a quiet location<br />
yet only just five minutes’ walk from the centre of Villars. Each of the comfortable<br />
rooms is ensuite, <strong>with</strong> TV and hairdryer. Most rooms are also equipped <strong>with</strong> a<br />
private balcony <strong>with</strong> breathtaking views of the mountains or the village. There is a<br />
lift to all floors and the restaurant offers an appetising array of meals. The hotel’s<br />
leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath.<br />
Itinerary<br />
Le Bristol Hotel<br />
Villars sur Ollon (0041 24496 3636)<br />
SATURDAY – After an early departure, we journey east to Dover, <strong>with</strong> comfort<br />
stops en route, for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight<br />
hotel in Metz, arriving in time for the evening meal.<br />
SUNDAY – This morning we resume our journey into Switzerland, <strong>with</strong> comfort<br />
stops en route, reaching our hotel for the night five nights <strong>with</strong> time to settle in<br />
before a welcome drink and evening meal.<br />
MONDAY –This whole day is free for you to spend as you please in Villars sur<br />
Ollon… Situated 1,300 metres above sea level, it really is away from it all! There<br />
are shops to browse and many bars and restaurants in which to enjoy morning<br />
coffee and a leisurely lunch whilst absorbing the breathtaking views across the<br />
peaks and valleys. This afternoon there will be an opportunity for some wine<br />
tasting at the hotel where you can sample some of the local wines and have an<br />
opportunity to buy some souvenirs.<br />
TUESDAY – The highlight of our tour today as we make our way to Montreux to<br />
board the Golden Pass Panoramic train for a wonderful scenic journey. It begins<br />
<strong>with</strong> the Mediterranean ambiance of Montreux, as the train climbs above Lake<br />
Geneva and passes through the Jaman tunnel. Coming out at the other end, now<br />
in the Alps it <strong>travel</strong>s through the historic heart of the country past alpine forests,<br />
bubbling mountain streams and picturesque mountain villages. All the carriages<br />
are air-conditioned <strong>with</strong> large windows extending to the top of the train, giving you<br />
excellent ‘panoramic’ views. We change trains in Zweisimmen and <strong>travel</strong> on to<br />
Interlaken where our train journey ends. With time to have lunch and browse the<br />
many shops in this picturesque town we return to our hotel by coach.<br />
TELEPHONE 01398 341160<br />
WEDNESDAY – After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way into the heart of the<br />
Swiss Alps, through some more stunning scenery, to the chic resort of Gstaad. A<br />
fashionable mecca for the rich and famous, it is surrounded by some of<br />
Switzerland’s finest alpine scenery. The car-free streets are lined <strong>with</strong> skilfully<br />
restored weathered-wood chalets. As well as browsing the designer shops and<br />
enjoying a leisurely lunch, you may like to take a cable car ride up to the Glacier<br />
at Les Diablerets. At over 3,000 metres it’s like being on top of the world!<br />
THURSDAY – Join us today for a ‘chocolate & cheese’ sightseeing tour. We <strong>travel</strong><br />
first to the beautiful hilltop town of Gruyéres, where the world famous cheese is<br />
produced, <strong>with</strong> time to wander the cobbled streets, maybe visit the castle and if<br />
you wish buy some vacuum packed cheese to take home. After lunch we continue<br />
on to Broc, home of the Maison Cailler (Nestlé) chocolate factory for a tour and<br />
chocolate tasting. We than return to Villars <strong>with</strong> the remainder of the afternoon free<br />
to spend as you please; maybe make use if the hotel leisure facilities or just relax<br />
and enjoy the scenery, before our final evening dinner.<br />
FRIDAY – Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell to Villars and begin our<br />
homeward journey. Making regular comfort stops en route, we return to our<br />
overnight hotel in Metz <strong>with</strong> time to freshen up before dinner.<br />
SATURDAY– After breakfast, we continue our homeward journey to Calais and<br />
the return ferry crossing to Dover. We continue to the West Country, <strong>with</strong> comfort<br />
stops en route arriving mid/late-evening.<br />
TOUR PRICE £695.00<br />
Price includes:<br />
7 nights’ dinner, bed & buffet breakfast<br />
Welcome drink in Switzerland<br />
Wine tasting at the hotel in Switzerland<br />
20 – 30% discount on selected drinks on Switzerland<br />
Golden Pass Panoramic Train ticket<br />
Tour of Maison Cailler (Nestlé) chocolate factory<br />
Ferry crossings<br />
All excursions.<br />
Free holiday insurance<br />
Supplements:<br />
Cable car ride in Gstaad<br />
Single supplement £115.00<br />
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